Year 4 Newsletter 20th June 

A note from the Principal

Note from the Principal

20-06-25

It has been another busy and brilliant week in Primary with the Year 4 Expo, Year 5 Bake Sale, Busking Day, and of course, Patana Primary – all signs that the end of term is just around the corner!

A quick reminder that End of Year Reports will go live next Tuesday.

Thank you to all the parents who have already completed our end-of-year survey. If you have not had a chance yet, the link is here – it will remain open until next Friday. We truly value your feedback.

Sarah McCormack

Upcoming events and dates for your diary

We are engaged in our learning

Well Being

We are nearly at the end of another fantastic year. We are saying goodbye to some students and some teachers. We wish you all well. 

Class lists - August 2025

Next week, you will be sent your child’s class list, plus a welcome letter from their new teacher.

Please click on the links in the letter to find out more about their new year group, and to hear a welcome message from their new teacher.

Many of us find change unsettling, and our students are no different. Some children will be excited, and some may feel disappointed, or even upset not to be placed with a particular friend.

Please support your child in dealing with any disappointment if that is the case for them. Our teachers are very skilled at talking with children who are worried about their new class and happy to help.

Black School Shoes for next year please

As part of their Patana school uniform, students wear plain black school shoes or sturdy trainers.

Shoes should be durable and support the whole foot.

All shoes require at least a strap to keep the shoe firmly in place.

Children can wear lace-up shoes if they can tie up their laces independently.

Plain black shoes can be sourced in many shops and department stores in Bangkok.

If your child has to wear other shoes for a specific reason, please let us know.

Class blogs

Each week, we publish class blogs. The purpose of these is to give you an insight into your child's learning and what is happening in Year 4. Please visit the class blog and discuss your child's learning with them. 

Click on the icon below. 

Learning In Year 4

Curriculum Question? Check our our curriculum pages

For more information about the Learning in Year 4, please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.

Patana News Survey

Some of our community prefers to receive Patana News on a different day from Friday. We would like to hear your opinion. Survey link

Birthdays

Parents should not bring in class gifts, balloons, bubbles, whistles, games, drinks etc. Your child's class teacher will politely ask you to take these home with you. We enjoy celebrating birthdays by sharing a birthday treat such as donuts or cakes.

We are a NUT FREE school. Please when ordering birthday treats double check before bringing treats on the campus. 

Many toppings offered by some donut shops have flaked almonds in their toppings and peanut butter fillings. If you bring these in, unfortunately, we will have to send them home

Birthday Treats

• Children may bring in a special treat to share with the class.
• Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time. In Year 4, you can do this on Monday or Wednesday as we have Spelling lessons on other days. 
• Brownies, cupcakes, small donuts, and cake slices are easier for your child to give out.
• We do not give out drinks (e.g., bubble tea, sodas)
• Please reduce plastic packaging.
• We do not allow party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations.